Opportunity
City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728326
Philadelphia Central Lab Facility as-needed snow and ice removal
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
B2728326
NAICS
561790
The City of Philadelphia is seeking on-call snow and ice removal for its Water Department Central Lab Facility. - Government buyer: City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department, Bureau of Laboratory Services (BLS), Central Lab Facility. - Services requested: As-needed snow and ice removal and treatment for paved areas, sidewalks, driveways, loading docks, plaza areas, steps, and doorways, including sidewalks bordering Hunting Park Ave., O Street, E. Lycoming St., and Castor Ave. - Estimated event quantities by snow depth: - 0–2 inches: 6 events. - 2.1–6 inches: 6 events. - 6.1–12 inches: 4 events. - More than 12 inches: 3 events. - Key requirements: Supply labor, materials, equipment, weather monitoring, facility surveillance, on-call staff and equipment, supervision, and quality control. Use calcium chloride on sidewalks and entrances/exits; use rock salt only in parking areas. Start within one hour of notification and complete all locations within five hours of mobilization while maintaining hazard-free access. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, contractors, or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Contract structure: The solicitation seeks pricing for the complete scope. Quantities are estimates, work is ordered as needed, and no minimum is guaranteed. The notice calls for a site inspection, with an exception for vendors that have previously performed ground-related work at the site, and comparable emergency snow-removal experience and suitable equipment.
Description
The City of Philadelphia Water Department is soliciting quotes for snow and ice removal at the Central Lab Facility, including paved areas, sidewalks, driveways, loading docks, plaza areas, steps, and doorways. Services are required on an as-needed basis and include snow and ice removal, treatment, weather monitoring, equipment and personnel readiness, and ongoing site supervision. The solicitation is awarded as a whole, and bidders must quote all items. The selected seller must begin work within one hour of notification and complete all locations within five hours of mobilization.